Hi all Im new and after some advice

I have recently moved to Toronto from Manchester in England, UK. Currently on a 12 months working visa.

Im finding myself taking more and more photos, but currently just have a dated 5MP Samsung cyber 530 point and press camera with 3x optical zoom. Im now finding myself to be very limited with what I can do although I try my best.

Few examples but I have lost abit of the quality when Ive up loaded them.

Now I am after stepping it up a little, and looked at DSLR's but I just cant afford that money, so looking at the 'ultra zoom' cameras and have seen a few I like.

Liking the sony, and fuji cameras but after some pointers. really I'd have to get second hand as my budget is limited to about $200 but if I really like the camera I could stretch to $250 all in. Bearing in mind I'd have to spend on memory cards, case/bag etc.

So an hello from me, and any suggestions would be very much appreciated.